Collection from the church porch will be on 15th June. Special requests – long-life sponge puddings and custard, rice puddings, tinned spaghetti/macaroni cheese, tinned meat pies, bottles of squash or cordial, porridge, cereal bars, toiletries (especially shampoo and shower gel) and washing up liquid.
Don’t forget if you want to find a new home for your handbags and any accessories, please let us know. See below for further details.
As you would have seen in the recent Benefice magazine we are holding an Open Gardens event in aid of the Church on the afternoon of Sunday, 12th June. Who can imagine a garden visit without a cup of tea and a slice of cake?
Please can you assist the fundraising effort by making and donating a cake, please?
Let me know if you can help and, to ensure we have a good variety to offer, please let me know what you can bake and, to manage the risk of allergies, please supply a list of ingredients.
Debra Thatcher
Email – debrathatcher@hotmail.com
We are all well aware of the fast turnover of clothing items and of the huge impact this is having on our planet. Making sure that our clothes and accessories are used for a longer time is of the utmost importance and buying PRELOVED is the best way forward if we are to head off catastrophe.
Do you have accessories which you no longer desire? Why not sell them at our 50/50 ACCESSORIES SALE in Ridlington? If your items sell, you will receive 50% of the sold price! The other 50% will go to Ridlington Church funds.
So, root out your preloved HANDBAGS, SCARVES, GLOVES, JEWELLERY, HATS AND BELTS. All pieces should be in good clean condition please. I can buff up tired leather handbags.
Your items should be delivered to Margie Wall 8, East Lane or Debra Thatcher 3, Main Street, by Wednesday June 15th. A written note with your name and contact details should be included with an idea of the price if you so wish.
If your item does not sell, you can take it home or leave it for the next sale.
The sale will take place at 10:30 – 12:00 on JUNE 18th at 3, Main Street, Ridlington.
You may just walk off with a great new addition to your wardrobe and with the certain knowledge that you are helping to save the planet!
Coffee, tea and cakes will be served and I’m sure much fun will be had!
Margie Wall – 01572 821397
Debra Thatcher – 01572 823910
We need to sell off some of the books because we are running out of space – now is your chance to grab a bargain. Donations please to Debra Thatcher.
Recommendations for this month:
“The Politics of Washing, Real Life in Venice” by Polly Cole’s – ordinary life in an extraordinary city besieged by tourists. Beautifully written.
“The Appeal” by Janice Hallett – Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month. This book has had glowing reviews, but didn’t really work for me. Give it a go and let me know what you think.
“Amazing Times” articles from The Times newspaper 1945 to 1981 – a good spread, decent illustrations and amusing stories – one for the smallest room?
“Blott on the Landscape” by Tom Sharpe – I echo my comments on Porterhouse Blue from last month.
Items needed:
Sleeping bags, 2-person tents (not pop-up as these are not weatherproof and they blow away), yoga/camping mats, trainers with good soles sizes 8 – 10, torches, stoves, anything camping related.
Men’s jeans 30” – 32” waist, M/L joggers or similar, winter/waterproof coats M/L, new/unused boxers medium, new/unused socks
Dog food – self-opening cans or dried food
Homeless people are rarely XL so please no bigger than large size.
Neither duvets nor pillows can be accepted.
Many thanks for your generous donations and your ongoing support
Margie & Martin Wall
8 East Lane, Ridlington
Mobile – 07928378668
Telephone – 01572 821397
Demand continues to be high, please continue to be generous.
Microwaveable rice sachets, UHT milk, long-life juice and toiletries are always requested.
Thank you.
CHURCH ROTAS
Thank you this month to:
Church cleaning rota:
Julie Hoult; Louise Fox; Ruth Lees; Karen Baines; Anne Harvey;
Church flowers:
Margie Wall; Kath Partridge; Sue Hatcher;
Front of House Rota:
Steven and Louise Fox; Anne and David Harvey; Ruth Lees. Ruth Lees;
CHURCHYARD MAINTENANCE PLAN
A copy of the plan is now pinned up in the church porch. Offers of assistance to Richard or Debra Thatcher.
RIDLINGTON OPEN GARDENS
Sunday, June 12th from 2pm to 5pm
Why not enjoy tea and a lovely slice of cake during a visit to seven beautiful gardens open in aid of church funds. £5 entrance fee (children under 10 and well-behaved dogs free).
WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING?
If you have ever wondered how true to life Rumpole or Judge John Deed is now is the time to find out. Come along to Ridlington church at 7:30pm on Friday, 15th July for the opportunity to listen to Richard Thatcher’s tales from the criminal bar – some of the amusing bits with an opportunity to ask questions. Bring your own refreshments. Retiring collection in aid of church funds.
